Spy Pics: BMW 6er (minor) facelift

siko · 11-08-2006, 06:29 PM

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Spied: BMW prepping minor facelift for 2008 6-Series

BMW is preparing a minor facelift for the 2008 6-Series coupe and convertible. The 6-Series first came on the market as a 2004 model and undergoes a minor restyling mid-cycle.

Most of the changes will probably only be noticeable to diehard Bimmer fans. Our two photos show a prototype at the Nürburgring in Germany featuring a new front bumper with new air intakes and some changes at the rear end like bumper and brakelight.

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Deutsch · 11-08-2006, 06:37 PM

Very very subtle... this raises another question... that will be posted in another thread...

The Artist · 11-08-2006, 06:39 PM

i was hoping for more.. i thought they would fix the front..ohh well

Deutsch · 11-08-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by The Artist

i was hoping for more.. i thought they would fix the front..ohh well

BMW doesn't want to P off current customers w/ radical refreshments of current cars, this also works to the resale advantage in keeping the prices at a premium.

bum-man · 11-08-2006, 06:59 PM

How do you explain the 7er then?

Osnabrueck · 11-08-2006, 08:21 PM

Good question, how do you?

My explanation is that the 7er facelift was hatched at a point where the BMW directors were pretty nervous about the tidal wave of negative press that exploded upon its release in 2001.

The 6er was born at a different stage and benefits from some better hindsight and the fact that the Bangle policy was actually embraced by consumers. Since there's no real "fix" to be done in the eyes of today's public, I expect a facelift that's pure details and nothing more.

I don't think the 6er will be left alone because BMW doesn't want to mess with a good thing - I think it'll be left alone because that's the expedient thing to do.

warot · 11-08-2006, 09:03 PM

I was kinda hoping they would do that bulge on the hood. That would have been sweet.

Osnabrueck · 11-08-2006, 09:53 PM

Now that would be sweet... But it's like, so cool you know they woudn't do it.

klier · 11-09-2006, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Osnabrueck

Now that would be sweet... But it's like, so cool you know they woudn't do it.

That's reserved for the M6 CSL, I believe.

And what is there to 'fix' about the front? It's awesome as it is!!!

The Emperor · 11-09-2006, 03:21 AM

Yep, it's awesome, but it needs a little bit refreshment. New bumpers and stuff...

11-08-2006, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Spy Pics: BMW 6er (minor) facelift - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Spied: BMW prepping minor facelift for 2008 6-Series BMW is preparing a minor facelift for the 2008 6-Series coupe and convertible. The 6-Series first came on the market as a 2004 model and undergoes a minor restyling mid-cycle. Most of the changes will probably only be noticeable to diehard Bimmer fans. Our two photos show a prototype at the Nürburgring in Germany featuring a new front bumper with new air intakes and some changes at the rear end like bumper and brakelight. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

11-08-2006, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: Spy Pics: BMW 6er (minor) facelift Very very subtle... this raises another question... that will be posted in another thread...

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The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,468 My Mood: Thanks: 126 Thanked 736 Times in 465 Posts	Re: Spy Pics: BMW 6er (minor) facelift i was hoping for more.. i thought they would fix the front..ohh well

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bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 64 Thanked 88 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Spy Pics: BMW 6er (minor) facelift How do you explain the 7er then?

11-08-2006, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 233 Thanked 203 Times in 128 Posts	Re: Spy Pics: BMW 6er (minor) facelift Good question, how do you? My explanation is that the 7er facelift was hatched at a point where the BMW directors were pretty nervous about the tidal wave of negative press that exploded upon its release in 2001. The 6er was born at a different stage and benefits from some better hindsight and the fact that the Bangle policy was actually embraced by consumers. Since there's no real "fix" to be done in the eyes of today's public, I expect a facelift that's pure details and nothing more. I don't think the 6er will be left alone because BMW doesn't want to mess with a good thing - I think it'll be left alone because that's the expedient thing to do.

11-08-2006, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
warot Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 31 Thanked 93 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Spy Pics: BMW 6er (minor) facelift I was kinda hoping they would do that bulge on the hood. That would have been sweet.

11-08-2006, 09:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 233 Thanked 203 Times in 128 Posts	Re: Spy Pics: BMW 6er (minor) facelift Now that would be sweet... But it's like, so cool you know they woudn't do it.

11-09-2006, 03:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
The Emperor Malicious Persecutor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Where noone has gone before... Posts: 9,147 My Mood: Thanks: 1,412 Thanked 1,575 Times in 954 Posts	Re: Spy Pics: BMW 6er (minor) facelift Yep, it's awesome, but it needs a little bit refreshment. New bumpers and stuff...

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